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Last Updated Date (GET /api/alt-fuel-stations/v1/last-updated)
Retrieve the date when the alternative fuel stations data were last updated. This dataset powers the Alternative Fueling Station Locator on the Alternative Fuels Data Center.
Request URL
GET /api/alt-fuel-stations/v1/last-updated.format?parameters
Request Parameters
| Parameter | Required | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| format | Yes |
Type: string
Default: None
Options: json
|
The output response format. Given in the URL as the file extension. |
| api_key | Yes |
Type: string
Default: None
|
Your developer API key. See API key usage for more information. |
Response Fields
| Field | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| last_updated |
Type: datetime
|
The time the alternative fuel stations data was last updated (ISO 8601 format). |
Examples
JSON Output Format
GET /api/alt-fuel-stations/v1/last-updated.json?api_key=DEMO_KEY
{
"last_updated": "2012-04-06T13:48:16Z"
}
Rate Limits
Standard rate limits apply. No more than 1,000 requests may be made in any hour
Errors
Standard errors may be returned.